Suns vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 10/24/2024

The Phoenix Suns visit the LA Clippers on Wednesday in both teams' opening game of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns were 49-33 and finished sixth in the Western Conference. Phoenix added Tyus Jones, EJ Liddell, Monte Morris, and Mason Plumlee to its roster during the off-season. The Suns lost Drew Eubanks, Eric Gordon, and David Roddy. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Mike Budenholzer is the new head coach for Phoenix, who will have plenty of talent both in the starting lineup and coming off the bench. The Suns starting five is led by the duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Bradley Beal gives the Suns another sharpshooter, while Tyus Jones and Jusuf Nurkic will round out the first five. Grayson Allen and Mason Plumlee will be the first two off the bench for Phoenix.

The LA Clippers finished last season 51-31 and fourth in the Western Conference. The LA Clippers added Mo Bamba, Nicolas Batum, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr, and Kevin Porter Jr during the off-season while losing Paul George, Mason Plumlee, Daniel Theis, and Russell Westbrook. This will be the Kawhi Leonard and James Harden show this season but the Clippers are without Leonard for an undetermined amount of time.

Joining Harden in the starting five without Leonard will be Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann, and Derrick Jones Jr. Kevin Porter Jr and Mo Bamba are likely to be the first two players off the Clippers’ bench. With Leonard out, LA will rely more on the scoring and playmaking of Harden. Porter Jr played well while in Houston and will help the Clippers in scoring this season.

Los Angeles will be at a big disadvantage without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup, especially after losing Paul George to free agency. The Clippers have failed to cover the number in four of the last five. Phoenix has a very strong lineup led by three excellent scorers and playmakers Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. The Suns will score plenty of points and on Wednesday win and cover the season opener. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover ATS 126-109.